What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter position at City of Cullman?
- Starting salary range is based upon experience and certifications: $53,791.76 - 70,219.39
All duties listed may not be found in each position, nor does the list necessarily include all tasks which may be assigned to positions in this class.
- Must be able to operate as both a member of a team and independently. Work requires performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions.
- May spend extensive time outside exposed to elements and must be able to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing duties.
- Must perform physically demanding work in hot humid atmospheres while wearing equipment that significantly impairs body cooling mechanisms. Will experience frequent transition from hot to cold and humid to arid conditions and must work in wet, icy or muddy areas. Requires performance of a variety of tasks on slippery, hazardous surfaces such as rooftops or from ladders and in areas where sustaining traumatic or thermal injuries is possible.
- Face exposure to carcinogenic dusts such as asbestos, toxic substances such as hydrogen cyanide, acids, carbon monoxide, or organic solvents either through inhalation or skin contact. Also may face exposure to infectious agents such as hepatitis or HIV.
- Must be able to wear protective clothing that weighs approximately 50 pounds while performing firefighting tasks and shall be able to perform physically demanding work while wearing Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
- Must be able to make rapid transition from rest to near maximum exertion without warm up periods and be able to operated in environments of high noise, poor visibility, limited mobility, at heights, and in enclosed or confined spaces. Must be able to use manual and power tools in the performance of duties.
- Must rely on senses of sight, hearing, smell and touch to help determine the nature of the emergency, maintain personal safety, and make critical decisions in a confused, chaotic and potentially life threatening environment throughout the duration of operation.
- General maintenance work in the upkeep of fire department property; cleans and washes walls and floors, makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans and tests apparatus. Cleans and maintains tools and equipment used in fire service activities. Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical procedures, hazardous materials and related subjects, attends public gatherings to ensure observances of fire safety requirements. Participates in pre-incident planning. Conducts fire safety presentations and station tours.
- May be called upon to drive and operate apparatus and other fire department vehicles under emergency situations if employee has Apparatus Operator certification and has met all training requirements.
- Performs related work required as assigned
- Must maintain a positive attitude and respectful behavior.
Candidate Must Successfully Complete
- Cullman Fire Rescue Firefighter physical conducted by the department physician in accordance with NFPA 1582- Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program For Fire Departments
- EMT- Advanced or above required
- Firefighter I NFPA 1001 - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
- Firefighter II NFPA 1001 - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
- EMT Basic * EMT Advanced is preferred
- NIMS: Required courses as set forth departmentally
- Develop and maintain some knowledge of street system and physical layout of the city
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Learn a variety of firefighting, fire prevention, rescue, hazardous materials, and emergency medical procedures.
- Perform mechanical work involved in operating and maintaining firefighting apparatus, equipment and tools
- Understand the City of Cullman Personnel Rules
- Understand and adhere to Cullman Fire Rescue policies and procedures.
- Follow Chain of Command set forth for Cullman Fire Rescue.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to work in extreme weather conditions and in and around extreme heat.
Must be able to rouse from sleep and function at peak performance with little or no notice.
Must complete an annual physical fitness evaluation
Must pass Firefighter physical as deemed necessary throughout employment
Other Requirements
Subject to random drug testing
Must maintain a valid Alabama driver's license
All employees will be required to complete an orientation period with the fire department . Length and schedule of orientation will be determined per individual.
Salary : $53,792 - $70,219